Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 30 November 2026 |
Application Fee
As per notification.
Age Limit
As per notification.
Vacancy Details – 2 Posts
| Senior Standing Counsel | Minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Addl. Commissioner/Director or equivalent post held for at least 3 years, or any higher post, or a former ITAT member, subject to disciplinary conditions. |
|---|---|
| Junior Standing Counsel | Minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Additional/Joint CIT or below who is eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, subject to disciplinary conditions. |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Standing Counsel | Eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, with minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or an eligible retired/resigned officer or former ITAT member. | Minimum 5 years of handling direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT as an advocate; or Junior Standing Counsel of the Department for 3 years; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Addl. Commissioner/Director or equivalent post held for at least 3 years, or any higher post, or a former ITAT member, subject to disciplinary conditions. |
| Junior Standing Counsel | Eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, with minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or an eligible retired/resigned Income-tax officer. | Minimum 3 years of handling preferably direct tax matters before High Courts or ITAT; or a retired/resigned Income-tax officer of Additional/Joint CIT or below who is eligible to appear before the High Court as an advocate, subject to disciplinary conditions. |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay | Fee-based engagement under the revised schedule of fees in Annexure-II of Instruction No. 7/2016 |
Selection Process
- Evaluation of applications by the Screening Committee
- Interview by the Committee
How to Apply
- Open the official website from the Important Links table below.
- Register with your mobile number and email, then log in.
- Fill in personal, educational and contact details carefully.
- Upload your photo, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the fee if applicable and download the confirmation page for your records.
Important Links
| Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online – Application Form | Apply Online |
About This Recruitment
A new recruitment notice from Income Tax Department Gujarat invites candidates for Senior Standing Counsel and Junior Standing Counsel – 2 posts in total. The minimum qualification is As per notification and forms will be accepted until 30 Nov 2026. Below you will find a quick summary, the full eligibility rules and direct links to the official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for Income Tax Department Gujarat Senior Standing Counsel and Junior Standing Counsel 2026?
The last date to apply is 30 Nov 2026. Submit the form a few days early to avoid server problems on the final day.
How many vacancies are announced?
A total of 2 posts are notified.
What qualification is required?
The minimum qualification listed is As per notification. Read the post-wise eligibility in the official notification for full details.
How do I apply?
Use the Apply Online link in the Important Links table above, complete registration and submit the form with the required documents.
Where can I find the official notification?
Use the links in the Important Links section of this page. They point to the organisation's own website or notification file.
Disclaimer: Details on this page are summarised from the official notification for easy reading. In case of any difference, the official notification will be final.
